Live Green Lexington

09/09/2026

Artists, this one’s for you - Art by Nature: From Concrete to Creek exhibit submission forms are due this Sunday, Sept 13!

This year, Art by Nature focuses on where Lexington’s water goes when it rains. We, especially our stormwater engineers, are very excited to see what you create!

+ Find a stormwater project on our map & visit it for inspiration.
+ Create a piece based on your favorite.
+ Submit your piece by Sept 13.

Whether you create art or enjoy it, you’re invited to the exhibition opening on Friday, Oct 16 at The Living Arts & Science Center, 362 North MLK Blvd. Come celebrate creeks & support local artists with us!

Submission form, art guidelines & other info in comments ⬇️

09/08/2026

🚲👟🛼🛴 Come see us at StreetFest on October 3!

09/06/2026

Reminder for Monday folks: no City waste pickup tomorrow, Sept 7 due to Labor Day.

Your makeup day is Wednesday, Sept 9.

09/04/2026

Only one month left to sign up for Solarize Lexington & harness the power of the sun for your home ☀️

Questions? Check out Solarize 101!

Solarize 101 online info session
Monday, Sept 14 at 2pm
Virtual meeting info in comments

➡️ Reminder that Solarize Lexington is now open to Bourbon, Clark, Jessamine, Scott & Woodford Counties in addition to Lexington. Let your friends know!

09/02/2026

No City waste pickup on Monday, Sept 7 due to Labor Day.

Makeup day is Wednesday, Sept 9.

09/01/2026

Hey, are you our next Tree Week host? Submit your event by this Friday to be included in the super cute Tree Week brochure!

Tree Week 🌳🌳 October 9 - 18

Anyone can host! Need ideas?
Tree walks or bike rides
Tree plantings
Tree history talks or tours
Tree-related arts & crafts
Trees for water quality
Trees & mental health

Events must be submitted online by Sept 4 to be included in the printed brochure & Oct 4 to be part of Tree Week.

Submit your event & find out more at 🔗 in bio

08/31/2026

It’s very hot this week! Please be careful out there & stay hydrated ❤️

Lexington will activate Phase One of the Heat Plan beginning at noon today, Monday, August 31, through Friday, September 4, 2026.

As part of Phase One, the following actions will occur:
- LexTran will provide rides to cooling stations for those experiencing homelessness free of charge.
- Outreach teams will distribute supplies throughout the community.
- Lexington's community centers will be open until the early evening.
- City waste collection will begin early. Residential collection will begin at 4:30 a.m. and commercial collection at 3:30 a.m. Residents should place carts on the curb the night before their collection day.
- The Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention will open cooling stations, with locations at Arbor Youth Services, Lexington Rescue Mission, Mountain Comprehensive Care Center, New Life Day Center, New Vista Drop-In Center, Nathaniel Mission, and Recovery Café Lexington.

Learn more about Phase One of the Heat Plan and how to stay safe in extreme heat: https://bit.ly/4ywMS9t

08/27/2026

🥉 Bronze member Lexington Salt Cave & Wellness strives to be a healing space for people & the environment.

✅ They not only prioritize relaxing & rejuvenating, but also reducing & reusing! Plus, their cave is constructed from environmentally-sound materials.

08/27/2026

We’re celebrating Lexington’s many doggos this National Dog Day!

But we aren’t celebrating their 💩
Pet waste isn’t fertilizer - it’s pollution!

Keep our creeks, people & wildlife healthy by always picking up after your four-legged bestie 🐶

08/25/2026

Voilà! Our intern, Joey, painted this storm drain with a little design help from the kiddos at Saddle Run Townhouses 💙